Consumer Protection

In about one second, they were able to use a Samsung Galaxy SIII and an app that shall remain nameless to do the deed. Information like the card number, expiration date and name was quickly stolen with a simple walk by.

You’ve probably heard of “phishing” – when hackers send bogus messages to your email, hoping that you’ll reply or click a link so that they can get their hands on your information. But there’s a new version of this scheme that’s gaining prevalence, and it targets your smartphone. This scam is called “smishing” as in …

Is your dream to go back to school? There are many people out there just like you, who want to better their lives and provide for their families by furthering their education. Getting an online diploma can be a great option for busy people. However, some online schools are far more interested in taking your …

Unfortunately SPAM mail is a part of having the convenience of email. Whether the information for your email address is bought, stolen, hacked or “borrowed” from a forwarded message most people will agree that they get some of these sorts of messages each month. Here are a few good ways to protect yourself:

Kids are also more likely to over share private information online, making them a prime target for scammers. Most of the younger generation hasn’t yet learned to be skeptical of deals that are too good, and that can get them into serious trouble.

There are those that are opening Facebook accounts and starting Facebook pages for fraudulent reasons. These people may be hoping to gain the trust of a company’s customers or portray a business as something it’s not.